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The Foreman Hangs on to his Lead and Gives Dutton First Win Under American Flag in the National CCI*** Eventing Championships at Fair Hill International

by By Joanie Morris | 10/23/2007 4:41:00 PM

Phillip Dutton and The Foreman (Photo by Shannon Brinkman ) Elkton, MD – The competition continued on Sunday as numerous USEF National Championships were up for grabs at the Fair Hill International CCI***. Phillip Dutton won for the fourth time, but this was the first time that the U.S. national anthem was played in his honor. Riding The Foreman, an 11-year-old Thoroughbred gelding owned by Ann Jones, Dutton won the USEF National Eventing Championships on a score of 46.4, adding one rail...

U.S. Arabian Nationals Marks Historic Moment in Albuquerque

by By Susan Bavaria | 10/18/2007 3:49:00 PM

Photo by Mike Ferrara (Champions, reserve champions and top tens will be crowned at this year's U.S. Arabian Nationals for the final time in Albuquerque, NM. ) The 41st annual U.S. National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show (U.S. Nationals) is set for one final farewell on October 18-27 at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM. Since 1967, Albuquerque has hosted the U.S. Nationals 19 times. Beginning in 2008, the U.S. Nationals begins a three-year contract in Tulsa, OK. Marking this...

At the Show, at Work or at Home, Don’t Miss a Minute of the Pennsylvania National Horse Show, October 18-27

by By Stephanie Lawson | 10/17/2007 5:58:00 PM

No matter where you are, no matter what your schedule, you don’t need to miss a minute of the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. The show runs from early morning until well into the evening for 10 days, October 18-27. During those 10 days, more than 1,100 of the best riders and horses of numerous breeds and disciplines will compete, eleven national champions will be named, and $340,000 in prize money will be awarded. Productions East Video and LiveBroadcast.TV will broadcast the entire 10-day...

HITS Announces Plans for Thermal Open House, November 10-11

by By HITS | 10/17/2007 5:22:00 PM

HITS has announced plans for a special open house event, November 10 and 11, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the HITS Desert Horse Park in Thermal, CA. The event is open to the public and will feature tours of the property to highlight the renovations and refinements that are completed, or scheduled to be completed, for the 2008 HITS Desert Circuit, which begins in early January. Visitors will have an opportunity to see first-hand the new grand prix footing installed by Bart Poels (Footing Specialist...

USEF and Kentucky Equine Education Project Become Sponsors of the Kentucky International Equine Summit

by By Richard W. Wilcke | 10/17/2007 5:17:00 PM

The inaugural Kentucky International Equine Summit 2008 has landed two more sponsors—the Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) and the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF). Both will be luncheon sponsors for the summit that will bring together industry leaders to examine the issues facing the future of the equine industry. The event, scheduled for April 28-29, 2008, is being hosted by the Equine Industry Program in the College of Business at the University of Louisville in...

Winner's Circle Scholarship Program to Benefit Equine Veterinary Students

by Sarah Evers | 10/17/2007 5:07:00 PM

The Race For Education, American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation and Platinum Performance have established a one-year scholarship designed to support veterinary students intending to enter equine veterinary medicine. The scholarship will also reward leadership and participation in Student Chapters of the AAEP (SCAAEP). While providing financial aid to students in their fourth year of veterinary school, the Winner's Circle Scholarship will help to offset the escalating cost...

Dansko Fair Hill International Festival in the Country Underway

by By Classic Communications | 10/17/2007 9:36:00 AM

With the completion of Wednesday's veterinary inspections, the 19th annual Dansko Fair Hill International Festival in the Country, is set to begin competition Thursday morning. This year's Festival features competition in two equestrian disciplines, as well as a wide array of family entertainment and attractions, at the Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area in the beautiful countryside of Fair Hill, MD. The Festival features the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Eventing CCI***...

Paso Fino Mundial Plays Host to 10 Countries

by By the Paso Fino Horse Association | 10/11/2007 12:45:00 PM

Ten countries will bring their finest Paso Fino horses to the Jacksonville Equestrian Center on November 7, 2007, for “Mundial” an exciting five-day event. “Mundial” is held every two years in a different country. This year the Paso Fino Horse Association of Plant City, FL, is the host organization for this event. More than 400 horses are anticipated to compete in 119 classes. Paso Finos are expected from Germany, Aruba, Colombia, Curacao, Panama, Puerto Rico, Switzerland, Venezuela and the...

The Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show and the American Morgan Horse Association Salute Oklahoma City’s 100th Centennial With Special Flag Ceremony

by By Tony Lee, III | 10/11/2007 12:02:00 PM

The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) is joining in Oklahoma’s 100th Centennial Celebration with a special flag ceremony on Friday, October 12, at 7 p.m. at the Oklahoma City Fairgrounds. The salute takes place in the Fairgrounds Main Coliseum during the annual Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show. Admission is free to the ceremony. AMHA youth and their Morgan horses will participate in the flag presentation representing individual states, Canada, England and Austria...

Nicker Network To Launch November 10 with 26 Equestrian Channels

by By Jim Matison | 10/11/2007 11:49:00 AM

On November 10, NickerTV charges out of the gate with an initial offering of 26 different equestrian channels all dedicated to a variety of horse-oriented themes and subjects. Nicker Network will be the first Internet-based, on-demand multi-channel television network targeted to the horse world. Each channel will have its own selection of programs, with new ones being added to the rosters on a regular basis. Programs will be available for viewing at no cost, with additional options for viewers...